When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images Losing a pet can be just as difficult as losing a family member, and ...

“Pet loss grief is considered a ‘disenfranchised grief,’ which means it’s a type of grief that’s not widely acknowledged or validated or supported by our dominant culture,’ explains Beth Bigler, a pet ...

(WCVB) -- Grieving the loss of a pet? You may be surprised to learn there's a nationwide hotline that could help. It's offered by the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University. For ...

G rief is an incredibly painful and complex thing for anyone to experience, even if the death you're grieving isn't a human ...

PARIS, France — Even months later, the pain of losing a pet can still hit without warning. The trigger might be noticing — again, for the umpteenth time — how empty the house feels since your cat died ...

Research shows us that grieving the death of our companion animals can be just as painful, if not more than, grieving the loss of a family member or friend. There are helpful steps to take immediately ...

Without a doubt, the worst part of being a pet parent is knowing that we’re likely to outlive our furry friends. Some people like to wait some time before getting another pet, perhaps so they don’t ...

Losing a pet can be just as difficult as losing a family member, and feelings of sadness, loneliness and isolation are all very common. If you live in a multi-pet household, it can also be a ...